The Waldorf Homeschool Handbook and a Giveaway

When Valarie from Audrey Press contacted me about Donna’s blog tour for her new book, The Waldorf Homeschool Handbook, I was thrilled and honored to be a part of it! I have always loved the Waldorf philosophy of education and have used it in homeschooling our children and still use aspects of it today. When we began our Waldorf homeschooling journey a few years ago, there was so much information out there. I thought that if we had a few curriculums to choose from, it would give me a great source of information and would inspire me to build wonderful lessons. However, I soon discovered that too much information from different sources only caused confusion and I became overwhelmed.

What I like about Donna’s handbook, is that it’s clear and simple, it guides you through the planning process for your schooling with wonderful suggestions and her own experience and this will ensure that you don’t become trapped under a mountain of different curriculums unable to navigate your way back to shore.

Even though we have been homeschooling for a while now, I have found reading this Waldorf book very refreshing and I will be looking at our homeschooling from a different angle and implementing a few of the suggestions offered. I feel that this book is such a gem not only for those new to Waldorf homeschooling but also for those who have been moving along the Waldorf path of a few years already.

Once you have read through this publication, you will have a clearer idea of what will work for you as a mother and teacher and what will work for your children. I also love that Donna has included a section about how important it is, that we as parents take time for ourselves each day to recharge and by doing this, be the best we can be for our families and ourselves.

Thank you Donna for offering us this guidance and for mentoring us on our journey…

Here is a little more information about the book:

Homeschooling can be complicated and frustrating, especially if you are overloaded with

information. The good news is that you don’t have to figure it out alone. Donna Ashton’s

TheWaldorf Home School Handbook is a simple and step-by-step guide to creating and

understanding a Waldorf-inspired homeschool plan. Within the pages of this all-in-one

– can relate to what Linda says about curriculum overload. This book sounds ideal, whether I am lucky enough to win on valentines day or not, I would love to add this book to my library! Thanks linda for the opportunity! Xxx Sam

Oh this book would be ideal to start me on my “scary” path of homeschooling my 7,9,11 yo children and then later my 3 yo when it is time. We will be moving ‘remotely’ here in Alaska and there is not a school anywhere that we could incorporate our values with. Right now the three go to a Waldorf charter school until my lease is up in a month and then we have to find another place to go. Remote, off the grid living is the only way to make it up in the frozen tundra. So, this means homeschool is necessary. I will need all the help, support, encouragement I can get.

yoohooo, what an awesome looking book! thanks so much for the invitation to show interest in it! i am homeschooling 4 kiddies. living on a mango farm in the ohsohot western cape. so many things to do. am battling to find ways to bring about more order and serenity and simplicity in the busy busy busy (but lovely) days…

Yes, please Linda!!! I’m floundering a little and putting off getting back into the school year (yes, yes my children are still in holiday mode although learning still goes on!) so this book could be just what I need for some inspiration and direction!
Have a wonderful weekend!

I would love to have a copy of this. I intend to homeschool my sweet baby boy but feel bombarded with all the information about homeschooling. I want to give him the best education possible and will manage to do it one way or another but any help would be greatly appreciated.

Oh, I would love to win a copy of this book! I live in a city that has a great Steiner/Waldorf community, but – alas- we have no school. Many of the parents here are considering homeschool for their children because of this, so it would be so lovely to win a copy of this incredible book to read and share with them. Thank you for the wonderful opportunity!! <3

Oh, I would love to win a copy! I have been contemplating switching our style to Waldorf and have been thinking about the Oak Meadow curriculum.
The more information I can learn from the better.
I love the practical information such as meal planning, setting up a rhythm, and of course, learning more from an experience Waldorg homeschooling family.
Thank you!!

Hello dear Linda
What an exciting book! Something I would certainly like to read and gain tips from. Always need fresh ideas and inspiration along our journey. Best wishes to you and your family. Love Kelly

This book sounds fabulous – Just what I have been looking for for my three little boys, the eldest having begun his school journey this year. Thank you for introducing me to this book & the opportunity to win a copy.

Having just started homeschooling with my Grade 1 daughter a month ago, I am both daunted and excited at the idea of being her teacher at such a critical time in her education. The Waldorf way is so beautiful and I know both she and I are growing on this journey together.

I would love a copy of the book. Our daughter plans to homeschool our grandson. At one year baby Kai prefers natural items already. He loves helping Momma in the garden 🙂 Thanks for the opportunity to win a great book!